To support the innovation and accommodate the aspirations of Master of Linguistics students in the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, KALINGGA (Keluarga Mahasiswa Linguistik Gadjah Mada) has created several work programs for the next 1 year. The event was opened by Dr. Sailal Arimi advised KALINGGA to become a forum that could be useful for developing UGM Linguistics and have an impact on the general public. Chairperson of KALINGGA 2024 Yuliana Kristianti also said several things, one of which was that KALINGGA could be a place to channel various abilities and develop the portfolio of each individual member of KALINGGA 2024.

The first presentation was from the ‘Minat dan Bakat’ division which presented various activities to facilitate students channelling their hobbies and talents in the fields of arts and sports. Furthermore, the PSDM (Human Resources Development) division presented its work program to strengthen relations between Master of Linguistics students in various classes. There is also a Social and Community Action division which explains various social activities of Master of Linguistics students which can be useful for the general public. Then, the LITBANG (Research and Development) division conveyed programs related to Linguistics, one of which was making books. Followed by the MEDINFO (Media and Information) division which explained programs related to delivering various innovations in reporting activities on the timeline through the KALINGGA mascot named Lingga.

The next presentation was from the ADHUMJAR (Advocacy, Public Relations and Networking) division which delivered programs related to communication between students at the Master of Linguistics UGM and outside the Master of Linguistics UGM, one of the programs was creating a Masters of Linguistics Student Association throughout Indonesia. The presentation was closed by the BPH who said that KALINGGA members could work together to build a Masters in Linguistics at UGM together.

Through the working meeting activities, each division conveys its own work program so that the implementation objectives are correct, so that activities within the Master of Linguistics UGM can run effectively, and have an impact on the general public.

On Thursday, May 23, 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Student Senate held an internal Upgrading and Bonding activity aimed at strengthening relationships between fellow administrators and students who are part of the management of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Student Senate. The activity carried out at the beginning of this management is expected to synchronize the performance of the management based on solidarity and togetherness for the implementation of management for one period. The event was held in Room A201, Siti Baroroh Building, Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM.

The event began with an opening by Aisyah Muthmainnah Alamsyah, as Chairperson of the Student Senate for the 2024/2025 Period, with the presentation of information about the things that need to be done by the Student Senate of FIB UGM during one period as well as the rules that apply binding for each board. The presentation of information through presentations was then continued with a sharing session that presented the Chairman of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Student Senate 2023/2024, I Putu Adhimas Radiansyah Aryawan and the Honorary Board of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Student Senate 2023/2024, Ajeng Purwaniaratih Puspitaningrum. In the opportunity to share experiences, the two former administrators of the Faculty of Arts UGM Student Senate emphasized the importance of thorough knowledge of the functions and work of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Student Senate as a legislative body that oversees the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM Student Executive Board (LEM). They also mentioned the importance of communication and strengthening relationships not only with LEM FIB UGM, but also with Semi-Autonomous Bodies (BSO) and Department Student Associations (HMJ) in the faculty environment.

After the experience sharing session was over, the activity continued with a joint play session conducted by the entire committee to enliven the activity. With this fun interactive play session, the administrators can strengthen the sense of equality needed to support optimal organizational performance.

On Saturday, March 30, 2024, the Student Executive Board held a Grand Launching of LEM FIB UGM 2024. This event is the initial activity of LEM FIB UGM, a student executive organization at the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM. A number of invited guests from the dean of the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, representatives of BEM / LEM / LM of each faculty of Universitas Gadjah Mada , representatives of departmental student associations, and representatives of semi-autonomous bodies of Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM, attended the introduction of the Abra Nirmala Cabinet 2024 LEM FIB UGM.

Abra Nirmala Cabinet is the cabinet of LEM FIB UGM 2024 which comes from Sanskrit, Abra means shining or illuminating and Nirmala, means pure or holy. This year, the Abra Nirmala Cabinet focuses on internal revitalization and giving impact in the external realm.

“The implementation of the name Abra Nirmala is a hope and prayer that the management of LEM Faculty of Arts UGM 2024 becomes a person who has purity of heart, control of soul and mind, which can then be dynamic, active, progressive, and make LEM Faculty of Arts UGM have a positive impact on society,” said Shang Narendra Paramarthadewa Suryaputra, Chairman of LEM Faculty of Arts UGM Abra Nirmala Cabinet.

Through this Grand Launching event, LEM FIB UGM hopes that the work program design can be carried out smoothly, be useful, and get blessings, to advance the life of student activities at Universitas Gadjah Mada

Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Faculty of Cultural Sciences, Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) held a handover of office (Sertijab) of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Student Association (HMJ Kamastawa) for the 2024/2025 period. The inauguration of the new management took place on Thursday, February 29th 2024, at 04.00–05.00 PM WIB in the Multimedia Room, Margono Building, fourth floor. The event was attended by Dr. Daru Winarti, M. Hum, as the Head of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program, Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., as the advisor of HMJ Kamastawa, representatives of the HMJ Kamastawa board for the 2023/2024 period, and the new HMJ Kamastawa board for the 2024/2025 period.

The event began at 04.00 PM WIB with the opening by Bagus Ulin Nuha, a student of the class of 2023, as the announcer. Followed by opening remarks from Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., and Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A.

Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., then read the minutes of the event and continued with the reading of the oath followed by all HMJ Kamastawa administrators for the 2024/2025 period. The inauguration and symbolic pinning of the sign of office to the Chairperson of HMJ Kamastawa 2024/2025 was carried out by Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum. Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma, Chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2023/2024 period, removed the sign of office and pinned it to Gilang Cahyo Nusantara, Chairman of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period.

As a moment of farewell and welcome, Adjit Royan Mustafa Ganda Sukma said farewell on behalf of the 2023/2024 HMJ Kamastawa board. Meanwhile, Gilang Cahyo Nusantara gave a speech representing the management of HMJ Kamastawa 2024/2025. The next session was the handover of mementos from Dr. Daru Winarti, M.Hum., to representatives of each division of the HMJ Kamastawa management for the 2022/2023 period. The event was closed with a prayer led by Imam Prakoso, S.S., M.A., before being closed by the MC.

The handover of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period is an important momentum for the new management to continue and improve the quality of the organization. Hopefully, the new management can implement excellent programs in the future, especially the 13th Fall of the Mountain and the XXX Imbasadi Nusantara Cultural Gathering 2024. Thus, it is hoped that HMJ Kamastawa will be able to continue to play an active role, make a positive contribution, and maintain the good reputation of the Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture Study Program. Congratulations and success to the management of HMJ Kamastawa for the 2024/2025 period!

SDGs 4: Quality Education

On Monday, March 18, 2024, the Faculty of Cultural Sciences UGM held a socialization of the preparation of the 2024 RKAT for faculty-level student organizations which include, the Lembaga Eksekutif Mahasiswa (LEM FIB), Senat Mahasiswa FIB, Semi-Autonomous Student Organization, and Department Student Associations. The socialization was attended by association coaches, and representatives of faculty-level student organizations, with a presentation led by the Vice Dean for Academic and Student Affairs, Dr. Nur Saktiningrum, S.S., M.Hum., followed by the Head of the Student Affairs Unit, Dr. Wulan Tri Astuti, S.S., M.A., and a presentation by the FIB UGM finance staff. This socialization aims to assist student organizations in applying for funding from several student activities held at the FIB UGM campus. Therefore, the presentation of mechanisms and procedures for student activity budgets is expected so that students can easily follow the flow of financial administration.

The socialization began with a presentation of the total RKAT funds from BSO / HMJ and LEM FIB UGM along with the flow of signature approval for submitting proposals. Furthermore, the rules for giving honorariums and awards to speakers and competition participants. The socialization then ended with a question and answer session from faculty-level student organizations to financial staff regarding some issues and certain mechanisms. At the end of this socialization activity, it is hoped that each student organization can comply with the procedures and procedures that apply to carry out student activities at FIB UGM.